Odd Ducklings
The neurodivergent career, life and everything in between podcast. Interviews with professionals (IT, academy and more) who happen to also be neurodivergent, sharing their story, tool kits and thoughts about mental health in the workspace.
Episodes
Welcome back to Odd Ducklings! In today’s episode, I’m diving into why we should talk about failure — especially as neurodivergent creators. Inspired by agile culture and messy life lessons, I’m unpacking how owning mistakes reduces shame, builds resilience, and fuels creativity.This is Day 3 (AND 4 MAYBE?) of my 7-day challenge to post one video a day around creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD, perfectionism, and the unpredictable pr...
Welcome to Odd Ducklings! In this reaction episode, I’m looking back at a video I made about failure — and reflecting on how my thoughts have shifted since then. It’s a raw, honest check-in with my past self about growth, making mistakes, and learning out loud.You can also check my old video if you prefer 😁https://youtu.be/xjme70i83GoThis is Day 3 (AND 4 MAYBE?) of my 7-day challenge, releasing one video a day on creativity, neuro...
We're back with a new episode, reacting to Cinema Therapy's take on "Wreck-It Ralph"! We keep things light and conversational while also digging into the themes of neurodiversity we see reflected in Ralph's story. Join us as we share our personal experiences and connect them to the movie in surprising and insightful ways.Huge thanks to our ADHD buddies at @CinemaTherapyShow We Also highly recommend Checking ...
Welcome to Odd Ducklings! This is the kickoff to a 7-day challenge where I’ll release one video every day — tackling topics around creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD, perfectionism, and the messy process of making things happen.This intro episode is about why I’m doing this challenge, what I hope to learn, and how I’m pushing past overthinking to just create.Whether you’re neurodivergent, a cautious creator, or just trying to get uns...
Welcome to Odd Ducklings! This is the kickoff to a 7-day challenge where I’ll release one video every day — tackling topics around creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD, perfectionism, and the messy process of making things happen.This intro episode is about why I’m doing this challenge, what I hope to learn, and how I’m pushing past overthinking to just create.Whether you’re neurodivergent, a cautious creator, or just trying to get uns...
In this episode, it's just you and me as we delve into the impactful topic of gender bias in medical diagnoses. I share my personal journey with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and discuss the broader implications of gender bias, including misdiagnoses and the historical neglect of female-specific conditions in medical research. This episode sets the stage for a series of upcoming interviews that will delve deeper into t...
The Impact of Language on Neurodivergent Narratives | Odd Ducklings Podcast
In this episode, we spotlight Rawi, an ADHD and product management coach, as he delves into the critical role language plays in shaping neurodivergent experiences. We discuss the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation, the challenges of disclosing neurodivergence in the workplace, and how to use language to create a safer and more inclusive e...
In this episode, we delve into the importance of being self-aware and how understanding neurodiversity with you and others can actually save a life.
Our guest today is Michael R. Kane!
Michael shares his journey as an author, special education teacher, and leader in the Boy Scouts of America. He discusses his personal battles with ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, and how he embraced his neurodivergencies th...
Join us on The Odd Ducklings for an insightful conversation with Benjamin Stimson, a therapist, author, and medieval history researcher.
Benjamin opens up about his fascinating journey from North Wales to Canada, and his experiences with Dyspraxia, neurodivergence and learning how to learn.
He dives into topics like the impact of suddenly feeling like "the odd one out", boundary-setting, and the influence of cultural tr...
Join us on The Odd Ducklings for an impactful conversation with Bosky Mukherjee, founder of PM Dojo. Bosky shares her incredible journey of overcoming PTSD after her son’s critical health challenges and how she found resilience and joy in her professional life. Discover her insights on battling stress, the importance of asking for help, and building a fulfilling career in the tech industry. Bosky’s story is a testament to the power...
Have you ever felt like you just didn’t fit in?
How do you define yourself and does your identity empower you? or does it take you down? For Ruby Yuen this has been a great challenge in her life, From growing up as an immigrant in the USA and becoming a mother while having an international career that requires traveling.. With all of that, it’s no wonder that Ruby chose the path of helping others as a career coach.
In this episode...
How do you actually maintain work-life balance?
In a post-pandemic world and #hustle_culture we all try to understand what this actually means to us. As individuals or as companies it’s an ongoing conversation that will probably follow us for years.In today’s episode we explore this subject with Migle Maciunaite, a Senior Creative Project Manager at REMERGE. Migle shares her journey, offering insights into her role and how she man...
Welcome to the debut episode of "Odd Ducklings," the podcast where we dive into the extraordinary lives and careers of neurodivergent individuals. I'm Daria, your host, and in this introductory episode, we'll set the stage for the inspiring conversations to come.
In "Odd Ducklings," we aim to shine a light on the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of our guests, who have carved out impressive c...
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